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The baby name Reinhard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈraɪnhɑrd/ (English), /ˈʁaɪ̯nhaʁt/ (German); respelling: RINE-hard.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈraɪnhɑrd/ (English), /ˈʁaɪ̯nhaʁt/ (German); respelling: RINE-hard

What is the meaning of the name Reinhard ?

The baby name Reinhard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈraɪnhɑrd/ (English), /ˈʁaɪ̯nhaʁt/ (German); respelling: RINE-hard.

Reinhard is in Origin.

Reinhard is a Germanic given name from Old High German ragin/regin “counsel, decision (of the gods)” and hard “hardy, brave,” conveying “strong in counsel” or “brave advisor.” It appears in medieval German records and literature, then persisted as both a given name and a surname. The name remains familiar in Germany and Austria and occurs in Scandinavia, but is uncommon in English-speaking countries.

Variants include Reinhardt, Reinhart, Reinart, and Rainhard; related forms in French and English are Reynard/Raynard, famous from the fox trickster tales but ultimately from the same Reginhard root. Short forms are Rein and Reini. The -hard element connects Reinhard to cognate formations like Bernard and Leonard, though their first elements differ. Usage peaked in parts of Central Europe in the early 20th century and now reads classic, carrying a steady, authoritative tone grounded in wise counsel and steadfast courage.

Reinhard has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Reinhard

Reinhard Mey Actor|musician · Born 1942 · Germany Reinhard Mey is a German singer-songwriter best known for his thoughtful, acoustic-style songs in the Liedermacher tradition. Born on 21 December 1942, he became especially well known for songs like "Über den Wolken," "Gute Nacht, Freunde," and "Nein, meine Söhne geb' ich nicht."

Reinhard – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Austria Boys 1988 #40 165 60
Austria Boys 0 #55 2,168 2,180
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
Austria 0 #104 127 850
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
ID Boys 0 #128 8 4,130
Germany Boys 0 #137 3,991 5,697
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
HU Boys 0 #171 4 3,954
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
NA Boys 0 #210 26 6,830
LU Boys 0 #217 4 4,970
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
France Boys 1952 #221 3 818
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
Germany 0 #266 180 2,542
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #302 4 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Boys 0 #324 9 7,401
PL Boys 0 #325 11 6,459
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Boys 0 #355 7 8,138
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
PH Boys 0 #401 8 11,440
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
ZA 0 #424 24 14,421
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
Finland Boys 2026 #676 7 3,552
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
IT 0 #699 16 4,183
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #829 10 4,949
PE Boys 0 #861 18 14,506
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
NL Boys 0 #902 50 5,873
Spain Boys 0 #912 19 5,610
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NG Boys 0 #929 23 16,906
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
ZA Boys 0 #999 180 25,619
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
IT Boys 0 #1,205 267 10,046
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,602 13 28,008

Reinhard is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Austria
AE
Austria
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People also ask about Reinhard

Reinhard is predominantly a boy's name.
Reinhard is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈraɪnhɑrd/ (English), /ˈʁaɪ̯nhaʁt/ (German); respelling: RINE-hard.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Reinhardt, Reinhart, Reinard, Rinehart, Reinhardus and Rein.
Across languages, Reinhard has these equivalents: Reynard (medieval/Old French form), Reinhold (related German name), Renaud (French, distant/cognate).
Yes, very popular — Reinhard ranked #40 in Austria in 1988, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Reinhard ranks highest in Austria (#40 in 1988).
Reinhard's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #187 in 1942 to #221 in 1952 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Reinhard are in our database, including Reinhard Mey (Actor|musician).